The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline is right around the corner. The Golden State Warriors just lost Jimmy Butler to a torn ACL. And every disappointing Milwaukee Bucks loss adds credence to the idea that they should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo.

One name that recently surfaced this week as a target for the Lakers in NBA free agency during the offseason is rising star Peyton Watson of the Denver Nuggets.

In their recent win against the Bulls, he dominated them with 46 points, leading the Lakers to a seamless success and becoming the fastest player in franchise history to reach 2,000 points.